The Barrytown Trilogy The Commitments; The Snapper; The Van
The Barrytown Trilogy by Roddy Doyle is a comprehensive collection that brings together three of the author’s notable novels: The Commitments, The Snapper, and The Van. Published by Penguin Publishing Group on September 1, 1995, this open market edition spans 640 pages and is presented in English. The trilogy explores the lives of the Rabbitte family, offering a humorous and insightful look at their experiences in Dublin, from the aspirations of a group of musicians to the complexities of family dynamics.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of narratives that delve into themes of music, pregnancy, and friendship, all set against the backdrop of Ireland’s cultural landscape. The Commitments focuses on a band striving to infuse soul into Dublin’s music scene, while The Snapper follows the challenges faced by Sharon Rabbitte during her pregnancy. The Van, a finalist for the Booker Prize, captures the essence of male camaraderie and the trials of midlife amidst the excitement of the 1990 World Cup. This edition serves as a valuable collection for those interested in literary fiction with a humorous twist.
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A one-volume edition of the celebrated trio of novels about the Rabbitte family, from the Booker Prize-winning author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha
Look for Roddy Doyle’s new novel, Smile, coming in October of 2017
The Barrytown Trilogy gathers Roddy’s Doyle’s first three novels into one volume: The Commitments, one of the funniest rock’n’roll novels ever written, about a group of aspiring musicians on a mission to bring soul to Dublin; The Snapper, about the progression of twenty-year-old Sharon Rabbitte’s pregnancy on her family; and The Van, a finalist for the Booker Prize, a tender and hilarious tale of male friendship, midlife crisis, and family life, set during the heady days of Ireland’s brief, euphoric triumphs in the 1990 World Cup.
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